Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 30% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
18 Month/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
083472C
Fees
A$37600 (annual for 2023)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- Eleven (11) core units (137.5 credit points)
- One (1) elective (12.5 credit points)
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology consists of 150 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning is typically 1.5 years.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is 75 credit points (normally six units)
Units of study
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT.
Aims and objectives
| # | Description |
|---|---|
| CLO1 | Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including the appropriate project management techniques |
| CLO2 | Identify, analyse and evaluate a range of potential solutions to problems by reflecting on associated trade-offs, work with stakeholders to propose appropriate solutions, communicate effectively the underlying value, and implement ICT solutions to achieve desired stakeholder expectations |
| CLO3 | Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems, to respond to ethical organisational and IT issues and dilemmas, and to think rigorously and independently |
| CLO4 | Demonstrate the professional application of a range of appropriate tools, techniques, and methods relevant to facilitate construction of information technology systems |
| CLO5 | Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with independence demonstrating the ability to analyse, process and synthesise complex information |
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
- a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline (with few or no studies in information technology – less than one third of the degree); or
- the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology; or
- the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only).
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)